The Aurora University women's hockey team returned to the ice for game two of the NCHA weekend series against the Green Knights of St. Norbert College. The Spartans fought back from a 3-0 Green Knight lead, but fell in a close 3-2 contest. 


FINAL SCORE: St. Norbert College 3, #12 Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 11-3-1 overall and 5-2-1 in the NCHA, St. Norbert College 11-3-2 overall and 8-0 in the NCHA


- AU fell behind St.Norbert 2-0 when the Green Knights scored back to back goals late in the first period.
- With less the two minutes remaining in the second, St. Norbert extended their lead 3-0.
- Spartan Ava Eid got the scoring started for AU when she scored on an assist from Ellie Visser with 57 seconds remaining in the second period. 
- The Green Knights led 3-1 heading into the second intermission. 
- Darci Matson would bring the Spartans back within one 7:45 into the third period. Matson was assisted by Madison Gasper.
- The Spartans kept the pressure on the remaining of the period, outshooting the Green Knights 17-6 but were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. 
- As minutes fell off the clock, AU pulled goaltender Tia Glube for an extra skater, but could not find the back of the Green Knight net.
- AU fell in a close 3-2 contest. 


Points: Madison Gasper, Ava Eid, Darci Matson and Ellie Visser (1)
Goals: Ava Eid and Darci Matson (1)
Assists: Ellie Visser and Madison Gasper (1)
Saves: Tia Glube (20)


Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, January 20 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin at Fox Valley Ice Arena. Puck drop is slated for 3:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.